The Electoral Commission has invited the public to comment on the proposed rates of election deposits for the 27 October local government elections.
The evaluation of the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine, produced by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech, is at "very advanced stages".
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has recommitted the department to resolving the water issues in the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality.
Nine suspects are to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court after they were found in possessions of five pistols and ammunition.
Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi, has confirmed that the province will allow walk-ins at vaccination sites for those aged 60 and above.
According to the MEC, the elderly will be assisted whether they have registered on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) or not.
“All persons will be assisted with registration and will be vaccinated, even those who are registered and waiting for SMSes.”
Meanwhile, Gauteng has opened more vaccination sites. There are currently 137 active centres, of which eight are new.
The Department of Basic Education is calling on all teachers and staff to be at school in order to prepare for the COVID-19 vaccination programme set to start on Wednesday.
Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi, has assured the public that healthcare workers and the department remain committed to tackling the third wave of COVID-19 infections.
Tests have revealed that the stones discovered in the KwaHlathi area, outside Ladysmith, are not diamonds but quartz crystals.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the provinces are at various stages of readiness for the return of all primary school learners to school on a daily basis.
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa, has rejected objections raised on recent geographical name changes in the Eastern Cape.
